May 8, Jason Cohen
A 45-year-old man was stabbed in Jackson Heights Saturday after getting in to a dispute with three men, police said.
The incident was initially reported as a gang related stabbing and robbery, but according to police,…
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Six Latin Kings Members Indicted for Attempted Murder
May 4, By Jason Cohen
Six members of the Latin Kings face up to 25 years in prison for trying to kill a man outside a bar in Jackson Heights last October.
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown announced today that six members of the Latin Kings gang were charged with the attempted murder and gang assault of a 24-year-old man.…
Man breaks into Jackson Heights jewelry store, makes off with $2,000 cash, police say
May 4, Staff Report
A man broke into a Jackson Heights jewelry store last month and made of with more than $2,000 in cash, according to police.
The suspect entered Jeweler’s Emporium, located at 37-06 82nd Street, at around 8:40 pm on Saturday,…
Knife-wielding man attempts to steal drugs from Corona pharmacy, police say
May 4, Staff Report
A knife-wielding man entered a Corona drug store on Wednesday, grabbed an employee and tried to get drugs, police said.
The suspect, brandishing a knife, entered Corona Heights Pharmacy, located at 106-07 Corona Avenue, grabbed a 64-year employee by his shirt and demanded prescription drugs to no avail. …
16-year-old punched and kicked by teenagers at 82nd Street subway station, police say
May 3, By Jason Cohen
A 16-year-old girl was punched and kicked by two teenage girls inside the 82nd Street subway station late last month, police said.
The two teens allegedly assaulted the 16-year-old on April 21, around 2:45 p.m.,…
Elected Officials Want Lead Levels Examined at Elevated Subway Lines
May 3, By Jason Cohen
Paint chips containing dangerous levels of lead have been falling from some of the elevated 7 train lines and two state legislators are looking to pass legislation requiring that the elevated lines city wide be examined for health risks.…
Target to open store where Jackson Heights Cinema was located
May 2, By Jason Cohen
Target, the second largest discount store in the country, is coming to Jackson Heights.
The store is set to open at the beginning of 2018, and will be part of an 80,000 square foot building that is replacing the old movie theater at 40-31 82nd Street.…
Elmhurst resident faces 7 years in prison for allegedly swindling elderly man
May 1, By Jason Cohen
A 25-year-old Elmhurst man faces up to seven years in prison for attempting to steal more than $50,000 from an 86-year-old man, after claiming to be his grandson, according to the Queens District Attorney.…
Teacher at Jackson Heights school arrested for assaulting student
April 27, Staff Report
A public school teacher was arrested for assault Wednesday for grabbing a student’s hand and twisting it causing a sprained finger, police said.
Police were called to I.S. 145 on 80th Street near Northern Boulevard and arrested Ramiro Cruz,…
Elmhurst medical marijuana dispensary now making home deliveries
April 24, By Hannah Wulkan
An Elmhurst medical marijuana dispensary began making home deliveries last week.
The dispensary, called Vireo Health of New York at 89-55 Queens Boulevard, first opened in January, and kicked off the first home delivery program in the state on Friday.…